Winchester Galleries Ltd., British Columbia, presents 'Creatures Great and Small', an exhibition of works by artist Joe Fafard. The exhibition is currently on view and will run through December 23, 2016.Joe Fafard was born in 1942 to French-Canadian parents in the small agricultural community of Ste. Marthe, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Manitoba (BFA 1966) and Pennsylvania State University (MFA 1968). Fafard is one of Canada’s leading professional visual artists and has exhibitions of a wide variety of work in galleries and museums across the country and around the world. He is widely recognized as being at the forefront of his art, and his outstanding contributions to the art world have significantly raised the profile of both Saskatchewan and Canada on the national stage. Three of his artworks are featured on the Canadian, US and international stamps. The artist’s insight and humor characterize his portraits of neighbors, farm animals, wildlife, and famous artists that he came to respect as he learned his craft. His work in bronze is displayed across Canada and his cows have become one of his trademarks.The exhibition is on view at Winchester Galleries Ltd., 2260 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 1G7 Canada. For details, visit, www.winchestergalleriesltd.comClick on the Slideshow for a sneak peek of the exhibition.
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